U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jerry Betzold, 26, died on Sunday from injuries he suffered when a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle rolled over. (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center)
Twentynine Palms, Calif.
A Marine died last weekend in California after a vehicle rolled over during a military training exercise.
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jerry Betzold, 26, died on Sunday from injuries he suffered when a Humvee rolled over.
According to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Betzold was severely injured in the rollover that involved a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle.
He was transported to a hospital in Palm Springs, but he did not survive.
“Staff Sergeant Jerry Betzold represents all that is good and pure in our nation and Corps,” Col. David Hart shared. “He tragically lost his life while working to ensure our combat formations remain ready when the nation needs them.”
Military officials said Betzold joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 2016 and was promoted to staff sergeant in March.
His decorations included earning the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and a National Defense Service Medal.
“His loss is deeply felt across our Marine Corps family. Our hearts and full support will remain with his family and friends as we all navigate this extremely difficult time,” Hart said.